Staff Info

Office of Residence Life

2018- 2019

The Office of Residence Life provides a dynamic living and learning environment with
social opportunities and educational experiences planned throughout the academic year.
Residence halls provide a comfortable and secure environment and serve as centers
for community development as well as growth.

DC's well-trained staff – which includes student peers – has a strong commitment to
create and maintain a positive atmosphere for all students. You'll quickly get to
know your Resident Assistant (RA). RAs are specially-trained student leaders who serve
as role models, peer counselors, educators, information providers, and supervisors
to the residents of his or her living area. RAs assist residential students in lots
of ways – by planning fun and educational activities, suggesting campus resources,
and maintaining a safe environment. They serve "on duty" to provide for student needs
during evening hours.

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE / HALL DIRECTOR – Oversees all Residence Life operations including roommate pairing, housing selection,
residence hall discipline, RA selection, RA staff training, and manages evening crisis
response and professional duty. One of two live-in full-time professionals who serves
as the primary administration and management of the residence halls to ensure residence
life activities and programs promote the academic, personal, social, spiritual and
physical development of the students. In addition, serves as an additional presence in the halls during the evening hours.
Hall Directors serve as primary respondents to crisis and student conduct issues in
the halls.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP / HALL DIRECTOR – Promotes student involvement through coordinating, marketing, and implementing
a broad range of student-centered activities and programs including intramural sports.
One of two live-in full-time professionals who serves as the primary administration
and management of the residence halls to ensure residence life activities and programs
promote the academic, personal, social, spiritual and physical development of the
students. In addition, serves as an additional presence in the halls during the evening hours. Hall Directors serve as primary respondents
to crisis and student conduct issues in the halls.